Community Engagement Officer

London Borough of Hackney; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Community Engagement Officer for the Woodberry Down Regeneration project. This role involves delivering community engagement initiatives, building relationships with local residents, and supporting socio-economic projects. The successful candidate will work in a dedicated project office located in a vibrant community environment, contributing to a transformative regeneration programme.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering community engagement projects.
• Experience in regeneration or development contexts.
• Flexible, 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with communities.
• Support communities throughout the area's transformation.
• Initiate and deliver community engagement and socio-economic projects.

Skills

Community Engagement

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Community Engagement Officer - Woodberry Down Regeneration

Woodberry Down is one of the largest estate regeneration programmes in Europe, providing around 5500 new homes, parks, and public facilities alongside the stunning Woodberry Wetlands. The Council is delivering this ambitious programme in partnership with local residents, community organisations, Berkeley Homes, and Notting Hill Genesis.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual with a proven track record in delivering community engagement projects within regeneration or development contexts. The ideal candidate will have a flexible, 'can-do' attitude, work well as part of a team, and possess the imagination and commitment to initiate and deliver community engagement and socio-economic projects, programmes, and outcomes.

You will build lasting relationships with the communities of Woodberry Down and support them throughout the area's transformation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative regeneration programme, delivering high-quality new homes and exemplary placemaking. The successful candidate will benefit from a dedicated project office located in Woodberry Down, close to open and green spaces, including Woodberry Wetlands and reservoirs.

Our staff are our greatest asset, dedicated to serving residents and committed to our organizational goals. If you wish to work in an environment where you can embody our values and contribute to achieving the best for our residents, please apply below.

We operate a fair, open, and anonymous selection process. To apply, you will need to create an account and submit your application, including completing competency-based questions to demonstrate your suitability for the role based on your skills, knowledge, and experience.

We recognize the benefits of AI in the workplace but encourage you to showcase your unique qualities and skills in your application to maintain authenticity and personal touch.

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2025 (23:59)

Interview and assessment date: 10 July 2025

Our vision is to be a place for everyone—where residents and staff can be proud, celebrate diversity, and feel valued, included, and involved. We seek individuals who are Proud, Ambitious, Pioneering, Open, Proactive, and Inclusive.

Hackney Council is committed to eradicating discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also aim to eliminate discrimination caused by social and economic circumstances and welcome applications from disabled people, especially as they are underrepresented in our workforce.

For support with your application, please contact the Hackney Works team at [e-mail].